The History of the Ancient City of Memphis There has never been a city that contained more wonders or defined the future of the history of Egypt than Memphis city. The city was constructed by Pharaoh Menes in 2925 B.C during Egypt's Old Kingdom (2686-2181 BC) after unifying Upper and...
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Overview of Khan El Khalili Bazaar The Khan El Khalili market is one of a few locations on the planet where you may feel time turning around. One of the main tourist attractions in Cairo, the souk (market) is situated in the old city and is a major Mamluk architectural...
Ibn Tulun Mosque
The magnificent Ibn Tulun mosque, the origin of inspiration and invention as seen throughout history, stands out among the many outstanding magnificent specimens of Islamic heritage and culture that can be seen across the golden city of Cairo. The mosque not only altered architecture throughout the entire Islamic world but...
Giza Pyramids Complex
Overview of the Giza Pyramids Complex The complex of the Giza Pyramids serves as a metaphor for the pinnacle of human ingenuity and tenacity. The major goal of this site is to provide all available information and facts regarding the magnificent Giza pyramid complex. This post was created by a...
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Ben Ezra Synagogue History The Ben Ezra Synagogue, which sits just behind the Hanging Church and is said to be the site where the pharaoh's daughter discovered the box containing baby Moses, is one of Egypt's numerous amazing antiquities, which come from a variety of cultures and religions traditions, including...
Al-Azhar Mosque
History of Al-Azhar Mosque There is simply no other mosque in the world like the Al-Azhar Mosque, making it unique. The mosque was built in 970 A.D. by the Fatimid Islamic Shi'ite Dynasty, who controlled Egypt from the 10th through the 12th century, as a site of worship for Islamic...
Al Rifai Mosque
Overview about Al-Rifai Mosque One of Egypt's most majestic buildings is the Al-Rifai Mosque. It is situated in Cairo's "Midan al-Qal'a" neighbourhood across from the Sultan Hassan Mosque and Cairo Citadel. The mosque was built in 1869 A.D. on an order from Queen Khushyar Hanim, the mother of Khedive Isma'il...
Abu Serga Church
One of the first churches in Egyptian history is the Abu Serga Church, also known as St. Sergius, St. Sergio, or Abu Serga. As some historians disagreed on the precise date of building in the middle of an old Roman fort of Babylon, it was either built in the fifth...